FRW
Francistown
Botswana
558 km
347 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
558 km
347 mi / 301 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

FRW JNB
Airport Name Francistown Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FRW JNB
ICAO Code FBFT FAOR
City Francistown Johannesburg
Country Botswana South Africa
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,283 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -21.160000, 27.470000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Francistown (FRW) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Francistown Airport (FRW) in Francistown, Botswana to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 558 kilometers (347 miles / 301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Botswana with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:42 in Francistown, it's 07:42 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,275 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Francistown Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Francistown (FRW) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Francistown Airport (FRW) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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